Fujifilm F200EXR vs Ricoh WG-30W

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) and the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and WG-30W (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was announced 6 years before the WG-30W and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm F200EXR scores versus the WG-30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR and Ricoh WG-30W. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F200EXR provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Ricoh WG-30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR compared to the WG-30W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F200EXR and WG-30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F200EXR and WG-30W.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F200EXR with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh WG-30W will provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F200EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.